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HI. 12 YEAR OLD BLUE AND GOLD HAS DEVELOPED PINK SHINY FEET, NOT SWOLLEN, JUST LIKE THE SKIN IS FRAGILE AND NOT FORMING CALLUS. THERE IS NO AVIAN VET HERE, BUT MY VET WHO HAS A LOT OF BIRDS AS CLIENTELE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO EXCEPT WATCH. rIO THE BIRD IS FINE OTHERWISE. THANKS.
Hi, Steve,
I found your post in the question pool. Whomever you sent it to originally could not answer for some reason.
My first question would be what type of perches, etc., does your macaw stand on/have available to s/he? What type of diet is your bird on? Are you referring to the bottom/underside of the bird's feet or the entire foot?
Chrys
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Answers by Expert:
Chrys Meatyard
Expertise
I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.
Publications
I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.
Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
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